Swine & Wine

Coral Gables, FL – February 24, 2013 – Pork lovers united as the South Beach Wine and Food Festival came to a close on Sunday for the annual Swine & Wine event at the Biltmore Hotel. Guests got to try pork done 17 different ways. Yes, that’s right, 17! Each chef prepared a dish in their own style with everything from whole lechon asado, pork shoulder, and porchetta to pork liver, pork belly,and pulled pork buns along with Goya‘s side dishes. Local favorite chefs from Pubbelly and Michael’s Genuine competed, as well as The Real Housewives of Miami star Ana Quincoces, along with chefs from other cities. Miami’s own Michelle Bernstein of Michy’s hosted the event, while the master of ceremonies was Univision’s TV personality and resident food expert, Raúl de Molina. After all the pigging out, a winner was chosen: chefs Ryan Nielson and Andy Garcia of Bongo’s Cuban Café for their traditional Cuban lechon asado topped with crispy Spanish onions, maduro mash, and a grape tomato and avocado skewer with a mojo dressing.